Stay tuned for my interview with Punisher artist Mico Suayan at Comicxhub! Mr. Mico was candid and funny in the interview.(I hadn't slept for 20 hrs when this photo was taken> came from work and Indieket pre-meeting.)
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| Photo by Jacqui Suayan. |
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Comics Events!
July 7: Punisher artist Mico Suayan signing and meet-and-greet event at Comicxhub.
I'll be covering this for Rappler.
July 14: I will be selling a few copies of my comics Segovia Solutions at Indieket.
Happening now: Indie comic creators celebrate "100 araw ng Komiks" first anniversary through online "I love Komiks!" campaign.
Around December: Comic book artist Jann Galino launches Iloilo Comic Con!
Being Spidey on a Stellar Comics Day
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| Thanks to National Book Store for bringing Mark Millar to the Philippines! |
I was all set last Saturday to sell our self-published comic Segovia Solutions on our humble spot at Summer Komikon's Indie Tiangge in Mandaluyong City. But then I got a message from my editor at Rappler.com at 5 in the morning that she had arranged an interview with visiting Scottish comic book writer Mark Millar at 11:30 a.m.
For a week, I had been trying to reach the people of National Bookstore to ask if Millar would be giving a talk that would be open to the public and other media organizations that were not their media partners. I admit, I got a little bit frustrated that I did not get any reply through their social media platforms and corporate e-mail.
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| Mark Millar and the Flipgeeks. Photo by Flipgeeks.com |
Out of respect, I had to either sit this one out or join the other Flipgeeks as a Flipgeek.This, until I learned that I can actually meet and have a one-on-one interview with Millar.
With not much sleep, I set up our table in Bayanihan Center while formulating questions for Millar in my head. The setback though, my artist Jether just woke up at 9 am because he was up all night taking care of his sick son. I got increasingly worried that I might not make it on time because when Komikon opened, Jet had not yet arrived to man the table. Thanks to Khalil Baet of Pulang Punla Studios, he looked after my table as I met Jet lining up at the entrance in a buzzer beater moment at 11 am.
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| Jether's here! |
A tricycle and an MRT ride after, I arrived at National Bookstore in Glorietta 5 at 11:20 am. The Flipgeeks gang was taping their interview with Millar. The interviews did not start on time. Good news for me because I needed to catch my breath and drink a glass of water, which NBS's Chad gladly helped me with.
When my turn came around 12:40 pm, Mark Millar was game in giving a video message to visitors of Rappler about the importance of reading. I then mostly asked questions on how he compartmentalizes his life as a practicing Catholic and a writer of mostly irreverent stories. I am not giving away everything because you need to read my article at Rappler.com when it comes out.
Funny thing happened. While I was interviewing Millar, my phone's recorder stopped due to a text message sent by Jether. He said HeroTV interviewed him and asked for a copy of our comic. The journalist-side of me was a bit irked for interrupting the interview but the my comic creator-side was so ecstatic about it.
After the interview, I felt exhausted travelling back to Bayanihan Center. There's that moment that I was oblivious of what's happening in the event that I later realized that Vampirella artist Hubert Khan Michael just talked to me.
To bring back my old jolly self, I joined a "Bring Me" contest when the host asked to bring a copy of a signed Supercrooks #1. I approached the stage and handed my comic but the host opted not to mention that my comic was signed by Mark Millar, and not of the other creators present in the venue. She could only say, "Wow," perhaps apparently because Millar was a surprise guest.
I also interviewed actor Dingdong Dantes for less than a minute. I find it funny though that when I was talking to him, the fans kept enough distance until actress Lovi Poe arrived, commotion ensued and this was the only decent photo of Dantes holding the comic based from his movie that I was able to take.
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| Dingdong Dantes. Camera's over here. |
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| " Thanks! Sir Jerry!! Just read my copy! Galing! It's refreshing to read a manga which is based on reality and tackles a relevant issue. We need a muckracker nowadays, he's awesome XD"- Kirej Javier, InkJinks |
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| "Thanks Jerry! :D Ang ganda ng intro mo sa issue 1. Yung nanay at yung tatay. 8D"-Tepai Pascual, Meganon Comics |
(Bayan Knights' DCel also reviewed our first issue here: http://jtmtzrwj.tumblr.com/post/24058431848/segovia-solutions)
I met Leinil Yu, Gerry Alanguilan, Sunny Go and also talked to Mrs. Tina de Zuniga, Tony de Zuniga's widow. I will not go into details but please watch out for my two articles about Mark Millar and Summer Komikon at Rappler.com.
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| Yu and Uy |
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| Jerry and Sir Gerry! |
Jerald Uy
34 Filipino artists on C.B. Cebulski's shortlist
National Bookstore has released the names of 34 artists who have been shortlisted by C.B. Cebulski for the "Be The Next Comic Marvel" talent search. Among them are Kajo Baldisimo (Trese), Paolo Jaime Fabregas (Filipino Heroes League), AJ Bernardo (Crime-fighting Call Center Agents) and Nixon Na (Cadre: First Born Sons).
- Jethro Morales
- Noah Salonga
- Raymund Ariel Lee
- John Brian Casacop
- Romulo Fajardo, Jr.
- Mikhail Angelo Jacinto
- Noel Rodriguez
- Julius Gopez
- Joaquin Bilbao
- Cristina Rose Chua
- Paolo Jaime Fabregas
- Jun Joe Monares
- Jerico Ray Marte
- Joseph Olesco
- Kevin Rusty Macaraeg
- Nixon Na
- Ariel Rey Padilla
- Maria Christina Francisco
- Kajo Baldisimo
- Jean Paul Catacutan
- Brian Joseph Valeza
- Renato Mapa
- Raymund Bermudez
- Adrian Biblanias
- Aaron Kim Jacinto
- Christian John Sabarre
- Francis Nuguit
- Mel Joy San Juan
- Bryan Sevilla
- Kathryn Layno
- Angelo Bernardo
- Michael Punsalan
- Mark Taduran
- Ernesto Jocson
C.B. Cebulski gives Pinoys a "Crash Course on the Comic Biz"
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| C.B. Cebulski, The Fantastic Man (photo from his twitter) |
Huge Turnout
“Wow, this is the hotbed in Asia where superstars are going to come from,” said Marvel senior vice president of creative and creator development C. B. Cebulski, apparently overwhelmed of the 244 Filipino aspiring artists who want to take a shot at the comicbook industry.
Marvel's top talent scout is in Manila not only to recruit pencilers, inkers, colorists and cover artists for Marvel Comics, but also to find concept designers, storyboard artists and animators for their in-house videogame and animation outfit, and their parent company, Walt Disney. Mr. Cebulski said the Mickey Mouse company has adapted Marvel Comics' proactive approach in hiring new employees.
“When I do recruiting, I'm not just recruiting for Marvel. Licensing and merchandising people at Disney will also look at your work,” Mr. Cebulski told comic enthusiasts at National Book Store's Bestsellers.
C.B. Cebulski set to hold crash course on the comic biz March 17
From National Bookstore:
Jerald Uy
"Marvel Comics’ top international scout C.B. Cebulski will hold a talk and book signing, A Crash Course On The Comic Biz, on March 17, 3 pm at Bestsellers, Robinsons Galleria. Learn how to break into the comic book business and more! "
Jerald Uy
David Finch Visit re-scheduled this weekend
From Fully Booked:
"David Finch in Manila has been rescheduled to THIS WEEKEND! :-) We are very happy to announce this and will be releasing the details as soon as we can. Kindly stay tuned and help spread the word to the rest of his fans! :-)"
Update from Comic Odyssey:
Yes, both days at Bonifacio High Street for the David Finch in Manila event.
Saturday, March 17 3 pm – 4pm – talk by David Finch in U-View (limited to 60 slots)4 pm – onwards – book signing
Sunday, March 18 3 pm – 4 pm – talk by David Finch in U-View (limited to 60 slots)4 pm – onwards – book signing
For those interested in the talk, please make your reservations with Fully Booked ASAP as the slots are limited to only 60 people.
We will be setting up at 10am on both days, and YES, any purchase you make with us on both days counts as a Fully Booked purchase.
Jerald Uy
David Finch Event Postponed
Fully Booked has informed bloggers that the David Finch's visit set tomorrow has been postponed due to "unforseen circumstances." "David Finch will still definitely come at a later date, " according to the bookstore's message sent this Saturday afternoon.
Here is the rest of the email from Fullybooked
To our dearest blogger friends,
Thank you all for your enthusiasm for David Finch's visit! I never anticipated that the Bloggers' Challenge would gain so much support from your end, and it was a joy to read each and every one of your emails and entries! :)
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, his visit to Manila this March 11-13 will no longer push through. We share your disappointment at this turn of events. Likewise, David is also regretful as he is very much excited to meet his fans here.
We apologize for any and all inconveniences this may have caused you, and hope for your support as we work towards a rescheduling of events. We will still choose a winner for the challenge, and the winning feature in our Fully Booked Zine and gift certificates will be awarded as planned!
At the same time, David Finch will definitely still come to Manila, but at a later date. Please stay tuned for details.
We appreciate all the support and will be in touch! :-)
All the best,
Lucy and the entire Fully Booked Family :-)
Jerald Uy
11!
Segovia Solutions # 1 will be available on Table no. 11 in Komikon 2011! We hope you'd support our comics this Saturday (10am-7pm), Bayanihan Center, Pioneer St, Pasig City.
Segovia Solutions in Komikon 2011!
I'm so excited for this year's Komikon because I'll be releasing the first comic that I wrote.
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